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baldwin · 01-13-2008, 07:18 PM

For a few years, I just tied direct with Fireline, no leader. No problems with new line or faded line, as far as getting fish to strike. Leader is convenient for preventing cutoffs and for hauling large fish to shore without slicing fingers.

01-13-2008, 07:18 PM	#10
baldwin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Haven County, CT Posts: 3,883	For a few years, I just tied direct with Fireline, no leader. No problems with new line or faded line, as far as getting fish to strike. Leader is convenient for preventing cutoffs and for hauling large fish to shore without slicing fingers.